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Elderly Man Reading a Book

first half 1600s

Nicolas Lagneau

(French, 1590–1666)
Culture
France
Medium
black, red, white and chalk, with stumping; framing lines in black ink
Support
Beige(1) laid paper discolored to light brown
Measurements
Sheet: 33.5 x 23.8 cm (13 3/16 x 9 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1964.98
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A vertically oriented chalk drawing on beige paper depicts an elderly man with light skin tone in profile facing our right. Deeply wrinkled with a wispy beard, his face emerges from a muted background. He looks down at an open book, wearing small glasses, a dark cap, and fur-trimmed garment. Sketchy black and red lines define his contour, while white highlights glint on his brow, suggesting form amidst soft, hazy shadows.

Elderly Man Reading a Book

first half 1600s

Nicolas Lagneau

(French, 1590–1666)
France

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